WinBrick Version 2.07 15.6.1998
Stefan Kuhne
Telephone : +5307-1241
Fax : +5307-1242
Address : Brentanostr. 28, 38110 Braunschweig, Germany
e-Mail : [email protected]
WWW : http://users.aol.com/StKuhne - Here is the latest news for
WinBrick and new products!!
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This is the full version of WinBrick96!
Please do not give this version away to your friends!
If you want to give them a copy, please give them only the shareware version!
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0.0 Short index
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1.0 Latest changes
2.0 Known problems
3.0 Registration form
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1.0 Latest changes
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Version 2.07:
o Problem with HiScores above 16.000.000 points fixed
-> Unfortunaletly the the old HiScores are invalid after an update!
o Supports now up to 47 Sceneries (full version) -> 2000 levels!!
o The second mouse option works now again with the old mouse types.
o Network handling (with direct play) improved -> less problems!!
If there are still problems with connecting different computers together
you can add the following lines to the WinBrick.ini:
[Ctrl]
NetTimeOut=5000
The default value is 2500 (2.5 seconds timeout).
o Italian language added
Version 2.06c:
o Nederlands language added
o sound looping can now be disabled (in case of sound driver problems).
Version 2.06b:
o Due to differnet problems with the MSN HiScore option has this option to
be activated now within the menu first.
o Now you are able to create up to 20 scenerys (old limit: 10).
o The demo mode is running again.
o Its possible to reset now the different HiScore tables for each scenery.
o Swedish language added
Version 2.06a:
o Adaption to Microsofts HiScore server for the global tracking of HiScores.
You are able to upload now your latest HiScores to http://spike.msn.com
Requirements:
- You have to play in one player mode
- You have to start with the basic scenery
- HiScores, which have been earned with old versions of WinBrick are
not valid for this feature.
Version 2.06:
o I was now finally able to reproduce the second mouse device crash and
fixed it.
o You can now add a cool quote to the HiScore Table.
o Windows NT 4.0 will be handled right now.
o The new DirectX-3 from Microsoft deletes the 'old' Direct-Play files
from the disk. WinBrick will detect this and gives a special warning in
that case.
o The installation program asks now before replacing old configuration
files (HiScores, settings, sceneries, etc.).
o Anoying warning messages can be disabled now.
o After reaching a multiple value of 250.000 points, you'll get an
additional life!
o The elements are loosing their focus with each hit. You can determine
how many additional hits are neccessary to remove it.
o There are now passwords up to level 65.
o There is now a level-based password to reenter a special level with the
proper score, lifes, rockets etc (full version only). There are only
three differential keys possible.
Version 2.05b:
o The US-contact address has been updated
o The english language strings has been updated
Version 2.05a:
o French language support added to the game.
Version 2.05:
o 'Solid objects' are now working with more than 256 colors.
o If the old WinBrick version had trouble with your second mouse port,
it should not crash any more (hopefully).
o The palette management with 256 colors has been improved now.
o You are now able to use a 'boss key'.
o The flashing of text is now optional.
Version 2.04a:
o I am now on-line: a WWW site and a new e-mail address
Version 2.04:
o When leaving the 20th level, you'll go automatically to the next scenery.
o The 32bit version of WinBrick 96 is now also able to play the two player
mode with a network connection!!
o 40 new levels have been added
o Additional rules for the network game:
- The name for the HiScore list will be automatically the players name.
- The HiScore list has 16 entrys and will be updated when starting
a network game.
o The HiScore list will now also be updated if you accept a credit.
o Some optical enhancements.
o Within the two player game, you are able to decide, wether the sides
will be swapped after a level completition or not.
Version 2.03:
o The appearance of the game with 256 colors is now nearly the same as with
true color.
o Some small optical errors solved.
Version 2.02:
o Some visual enhancements.
o Some small errors fixed.
Version 2.01:
o Level editor added.
o Some small errrors fixed.
Version 2.00:
o Configuration is now Windows 95 like (with property pages) + direct help.
o Zoom to fullscreen as a option.
o Sound volume is now adjustable.
o In 2 Player mode, you are now able to fire rockets.
o There are now two new 'brick type's: Lightening and 'opponent lightening'.
o The maximum of simultaniously displayed objects is now 64+16.
o It's much faster now.
o Fireing Rockets is now done by pressing both buttons at once.
o For speed improvement and a better reading, the rotating score could now
be disbaled.
o Demo mode implemented.
o Three new special objects have been implemented:
- 15-Ball explode
- 8 Lightening explode
- 3 Level jump
o Levels are scrolling through.
o And much more...
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2.0 Known problems
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o In case of a general protection error...
- If you are owner of a MATROX board: uncheck the 'scroll levels' option!
- If you encounter problems with sound: Check the 'No loops!' option!
o Joystick control 'absolut' is unstable.----------------------------------
The physical joystick hardware is implemented very cheap in the most
cases. Soundeffects for example may move the racket a little bit
randomly.
o The game seems to pause sometimes with heavy action.---------------------
Some sound drivers use very much time to stop Sound. If you have one
of these, you may disable sound effects.
o No second mouse support with Windows NT.
o Window to small (some graphics are cut off)? Try a smaller system font!
o The 32 Bit Version of Winbrick96 did not run with Windows 32s
(extension to Windows 3.x)!
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3.0 Registration form
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Please send this registration form and a cheque/money (only US-$!!) to the
following address:
Rest of the world: North America:
Stefan Kuhne Danny Klopfer
Brentanostr. 28 664-A Freeman Lane Suite 449
38110 Braunschweig Grass Valley
Germany CA 95949 - USA
[email protected][email protected]
(credit cards are NOT accepted!!) (Credit cards accepted!!)
Quant. Item Price
_____ WinBrick 96 @ 30.-US$ each $________
_____ Registration of level editor for WinBrick96
- design your own levels! - @ 10.-US$ each $________
_____ WinJack + support CD @ 30.-US$ each $________
_____ Support CD (more levels, demos etc.) @ 3.-US$ $________
( ) Shipping cost for mail @ 10.-US$ $________
OR
( ) Shipping for eMail @ 3.-US$ $________
(don't forget your eMail address)
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Overall: ________
I want this Version:
( ) 32 Bit - runs on Windows 95/NT only (faster, more objects, network)
( ) 16 Bit - runs on Windows 3.x/95/NT,OS/2
If nothing is checked, I get the 16 bit version of the game!
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